diff --git a/astro.config.mjs b/astro.config.mjs index 6df6205..e81a3e3 100644 --- a/astro.config.mjs +++ b/astro.config.mjs @@ -102,7 +102,13 @@ export default defineConfig({ items: [ { label: "Call of Duty 4 (IW3)", - items: [{ label: "Bot Warfare", slug: "guides/iw3/bot-warfare" }], + items: [ + { label: "Bot Warfare", slug: "guides/iw3/bot-warfare" }, + { + label: "Custom Maps & Fastfiles", + slug: "guides/iw3/fastfiles", + }, + ], }, { label: "Modern Warfare 2 (IW4)", diff --git a/public/og/iw3-fastfiles-mp_firingrange.webp b/public/og/iw3-fastfiles-mp_firingrange.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7719dc2 Binary files /dev/null and b/public/og/iw3-fastfiles-mp_firingrange.webp differ diff --git a/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/bot-warfare-active.webp b/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/bot-warfare-active.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dbe214c Binary files /dev/null and b/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/bot-warfare-active.webp differ diff --git a/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/main-menu-mods.webp b/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/main-menu-mods.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d787a4a Binary files /dev/null and b/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/main-menu-mods.webp differ diff --git a/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/mods-menu-bot-warfare.webp b/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/mods-menu-bot-warfare.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..93cc4af Binary files /dev/null and b/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/mods-menu-bot-warfare.webp differ diff --git a/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/system-link-create-a-class.webp b/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/system-link-create-a-class.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1165921 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/assets/iw3_botwarfare/system-link-create-a-class.webp differ diff --git a/src/assets/iw3_fastfiles/custom-maps-list.webp b/src/assets/iw3_fastfiles/custom-maps-list.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f861e36 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/assets/iw3_fastfiles/custom-maps-list.webp differ diff --git a/src/assets/iw3_fastfiles/custom-maps-menu.webp b/src/assets/iw3_fastfiles/custom-maps-menu.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bd162a1 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/assets/iw3_fastfiles/custom-maps-menu.webp differ diff --git a/src/content/docs/guides/iw3/bot-warfare.mdx b/src/content/docs/guides/iw3/bot-warfare.mdx index 7b2453c..6837d40 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/guides/iw3/bot-warfare.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/guides/iw3/bot-warfare.mdx @@ -74,7 +74,6 @@ When installed correctly, your folder should look like this: - `Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare` - \_codxe - - codxe.json - mods - bot_warfare - maps/ @@ -85,13 +84,40 @@ When installed correctly, your folder should look like this: +## Required IW3 Fastfiles + +Install the [Call of Duty 4 Custom Maps & Fastfiles](/guides/iw3/fastfiles/) +package before playing. Its fastfiles are required by CoD Xe; the custom maps +included in the package are optional. + +## Select Bot Warfare + +CoD Xe automatically lists mod folders in `_codxe/mods` in the native **Mods** +menu. You do not need to edit `codxe.json` to choose an active mod. + +1. Start Call of Duty 4 and select **Mods** from the main menu. + +![Call of Duty 4 main menu with Mods selected](../../../../assets/iw3_botwarfare/main-menu-mods.webp) + +2. Select **bot_warfare** from the list. + +![Mods menu with bot_warfare selected](../../../../assets/iw3_botwarfare/mods-menu-bot-warfare.webp) + +After you select it, the game returns to the main menu. The top left shows +`Mod: bot_warfare` when Bot Warfare is active. + +![Call of Duty 4 main menu with Bot Warfare active](../../../../assets/iw3_botwarfare/bot-warfare-active.webp) + ## Using Bot Warfare -Start Call of Duty 4. +Start a System Link or private match. + +### Offline Create a Class -If the mod loaded, you will see the `Mod: bot_warfare` text in the top left: +CoD Xe enables **Create a Class** in **System Link** and **Split Screen**, so +you can customise your loadouts completely offline. -![Bot Warfare active mod](../../../../assets/botwarfare/botwarfare_active_mod.webp) +![System Link setup screen with Create a Class](../../../../assets/iw3_botwarfare/system-link-create-a-class.webp) ### In-Game Menu diff --git a/src/content/docs/guides/iw3/fastfiles.mdx b/src/content/docs/guides/iw3/fastfiles.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7a89f5a --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/guides/iw3/fastfiles.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,139 @@ +--- +title: "Call of Duty 4 Custom Maps & Fastfiles" +description: Install CoD Xe fastfiles and custom maps for Call of Duty 4. +head: + - tag: meta + attrs: + property: og:image + content: https://codxenon.dev/og/iw3-fastfiles-mp_firingrange.webp + - tag: meta + attrs: + property: og:image:type + content: image/webp + - tag: meta + attrs: + property: og:image:width + content: "2560" + - tag: meta + attrs: + property: og:image:height + content: "1440" + - tag: meta + attrs: + property: og:image:alt + content: The mp_firingrange custom map running in Call of Duty 4 through CoD Xe + - tag: meta + attrs: + name: twitter:card + content: summary_large_image + - tag: meta + attrs: + name: twitter:image + content: https://codxenon.dev/og/iw3-fastfiles-mp_firingrange.webp + - tag: meta + attrs: + name: twitter:image:alt + content: The mp_firingrange custom map running in Call of Duty 4 through CoD Xe +--- + +import { + Aside, + CardGrid, + FileTree, + LinkButton, + LinkCard, +} from "@astrojs/starlight/components"; + +This package contains the CoD Xe fastfiles needed for Call of Duty 4, together +with a collection of custom maps. Keeping them in one download makes +sure the fastfiles and maps stay compatible. + +![The mp_firingrange custom map running in Call of Duty 4 through CoD Xe](/og/iw3-fastfiles-mp_firingrange.webp) + +## What You Need + +- A **genuine USA / Europe copy** of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare +- Call of Duty 4 **TU4** +- The latest **CoD Xe** plugin + +Install CoD Xe before continuing: + + + + + + +## Download and Install + + + Download **CoD Xe IW3 Fastfiles v0.1.0** + + +1. Extract the `.zip`. +2. Open the extracted `codxe-iw3-fastfiles-v0.1.0` folder. +3. Copy its `_codxe` folder into your Call of Duty 4 game folder and allow it + to merge with your existing `_codxe` folder. + +Do **not** delete or replace your existing `_codxe` folder. + +When installed correctly, the relevant files should look like this: + + + +- `Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare` + - \_codxe + - zone + - **codxe_common_mp.ff** + - **codxe_ui_mp.ff** + - usermaps + - mp_4nuketown + - mp_4nuketown.ff + - mp_4nuketown_load.ff + - mp_mw2_rust + - mp_mw2_rust.ff + - mp_mw2_rust_load.ff + - ... + - default_mp.xex + - ... + + + +## Required Fastfiles and Optional Maps + +The fastfiles in `_codxe/zone` are required for CoD Xe on Call of Duty 4. Keep +`codxe_common_mp.ff` and `codxe_ui_mp.ff` installed, even if you do not want to +play custom maps. + +The maps in `_codxe/usermaps` are optional. You can leave them installed to +play them, or remove individual map folders later if you need the storage. + +## Use Custom Maps + +CoD Xe automatically adds maps in `_codxe/usermaps` to the map picker. The +**Custom Maps** list updates when map folders are added or removed. + +1. When choosing a map for a System Link or private match, select + **Custom Maps**. + +![Choose Map menu with Custom Maps selected](../../../../assets/iw3_fastfiles/custom-maps-menu.webp) + +2. Select a map from the scrollable list. + +![Scrollable Custom Maps list](../../../../assets/iw3_fastfiles/custom-maps-list.webp) + +## Next Step + +Install [IW3 Bot Warfare](/guides/iw3/bot-warfare/) to add bots to Call of Duty +4 multiplayer. diff --git a/src/content/docs/reference/supported-games.mdx b/src/content/docs/reference/supported-games.mdx index 139a6cd..ddbc663 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/reference/supported-games.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/reference/supported-games.mdx @@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ listed 007: Quantum of Solace release includes English and French. ## Published Game Guides - [Call of Duty 4 Bot Warfare](/guides/iw3/bot-warfare/) +- [Call of Duty 4 Custom Maps & Fastfiles](/guides/iw3/fastfiles/) - [Modern Warfare 2 Bot Warfare](/guides/iw4/bot-warfare/) - [Modern Warfare 2 Fastfiles](/guides/iw4/fastfiles/) - [World at War Bot Warfare](/guides/t4/bot-warfare/)